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OAKLAND, Calif. — Dwight Howard has admired Wilt Chamberlain for years. The Orlando Magic superstar watches old film of Chamberlain’s game. Howard reads books about him. Howard even has spoken with some of Wilt the Stilt’s former teammates. On Thursday night, Howard outdid his idol by breaking a record that stood for almost half a century. Howard shattered Chamberlain’s mark for most free throws attempted in an NBA regular-season game. Howard made 21 of his 39 attempts and carried the Magic to a 117-109 win over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. “I just tried to be aggressive and get to the line,” Howard said. “I didn't...

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